Contract Manager (Field)

Lexicon, Inc.; Calvert (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Vision Insurance

Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

A construction management company in Texas is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various construction contracts, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of contract management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position includes various benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in contract management, preferably in capital projects or construction.
• Ability to handle high-pressure working environment and emergencies.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various construction disciplines.
• Manage change orders, amendments, and close-out.
• Monitor contractor performance ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget.
• Resolve disputes in collaboration with Project Management and Legal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Construction purchasing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

Lexicon's culture is what makes our company a fun and rewarding place to work. People, Quality, Safety, and Innovation are the values at the core of everything we do. We strive to live our visionary purpose: Real People. Lasting Partnerships. Unfailing Integrity. Building a better tomorrow one project at a time. And we want you to join us in this vision.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing all contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts. This includes sub-contractor compliance with Company & established Project policies, legal requirements, and construction standards. This position will be responsible for contract development, administration, and contract close out including claims and dispute resolution.

Contract Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various construction disciplines, e.g. piling, civil foundations, structural steel erection, piping, electrical, etc.
• Draft, review, and formalize contract annexes for specific requirements of the construction projects including contractual tools to ensure on time and on budget execution, e.g. liquidated damages, incentives, etc.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction Management, legal, and others on contact related issues.
• Manage change orders amendments, and close-out.
• Routine monitoring of contractor performance ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, etc.
• Manage chains, disputes, and conflict resolution in collaboration with Project Management, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Various other administrative and clerical duties as assigned related to contract management.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.

Contract Manager Qualifications3>

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Minimum five years of experience in contract management; preferably in capital Projects or construction. Construction purchasing experience required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Contract Manager Physical Demands

Must be able to work weekends and long hours in a high-pressure working environment. Must be accessible at any time for emergencies. Requires frequent bending, stooping and lifting. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: [e-mail]

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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